Teens and Violence

How are your teens feeling? Are they angry? Do they feel safe? As tempting as it is to avoid the whole issue of violence in our society, if we want to keep our teens safe and happy, it's more important than ever to know what's going on in their minds and in their lives.

Learn About the Dangers Recent tragedies in the news involving "good kids" who seem to have a hidden darker side emphasize the importance of staying connected with our teens. Talking About Threats and Safety Boys and Violence The Violent Child in our Violent Society Why Teen Boys Turn Violent When Student Writings Set Off School Alarms How Kids Get Guns It's About Gun Access, Not Control Keeping the Peace on Campus Expert Advice Read what the experts have to say about school safety, teens, and violence. Son is obsessed with scary subjects. Police officers in school. Homeschooling to keep kids safe. Mom discovers "To Kill" list. Polls and Quizzes Think you know enough about teen violence and school safety? School Violence Quiz Do You Really Know How to Keep Your Teen Safe? What Works Read other parents' ideas for dealing with school safety. School Safety Ideas Coping with Bulliesl Peer Pressure

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